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Alphabet House
- Narrated by: Daniel Philpott
- Length: 17 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 08-11-14
- Language: English
- Publisher: Strathmore Publishing
Regular price: $26.64
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Publisher's Summary
How long can you pretend to be mad without going mad? Two English pilots are forced to find out when they are shot down behind enemy lines in 1944. The area is swarming with German troops, so, unable to escape, they ditch their clothing and personal belongings, pose as German soldiers, and board a train carrying wounded SS men home from the eastern front. But their act is too convincing and they find find themselves being transferred to Alphabet House, a mental hospital for those damaged by war. They are playing a dangerous game, and it seems they might not be the only ones there hiding secrets....
Both escape adventure and psychological thriller, Alphabet House is a meticulously researched stand-alone story from the acclaimed author of the 10-million-selling 'Department Q series'
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- Jesper L Jorgensen
- 03-31-18
Not the best
Not the best read by Jussi. I just could not get that much into it
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- Anne
- Brisbane, Australia
- 11-25-17
**EXCELLENT**EXCELLENT**EXCELLENT!
Definitely listen to this story. Engrossing. Great characters. The best I've listened to in a long while. Which says a lot - as I've had some good reads.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-05-16
interesting departure
this is an interesting departure from Adler-Olsens usual stuff. it is a fascinating insight into human survival under extreme duress
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-26-15
a really good read
the unusual view of madness or perceived madness was a compelling read. the main characters were described in a way that brought them to life
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- Alison
- 09-25-15
Rollercoaster
Outstandingly well written. Deeply disturbing and, ultimately, heartbreaking. Won't go into any details of the plot, there's a blurb for that. Just wish the next reader of this book the emotional strength to finish it.
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- Richenda
- 08-30-15
gripping page turner
l listened through to the small hours. A page Turner and classic Adler-Olsen psychological thriller
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- Barry
- 06-25-15
Brilliant.
Got a bit lost mid way through but really enjoyed the characters and narration. Good plot and historically convincing.
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- Mary MacDonald
- 05-05-16
Brilliant
what a fantastic story I was gripped from beginning to the end. loved every word.
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- Gordon
- 04-19-16
Took a reasonable time to pick up the pace.
The story has aa slow start but stick with it. I have listened to several other novels by this author but this is a different style. However is still worth the time.
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- Graeme
- 04-09-15
It's a slow burner
Another excellent book. I felt that it took its time getting going but then really hit the spot. The harsh reality of what it takes to survive was well presented
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- Morf
- 10-05-15
alphabet house
brilliant could not put it down tence story will look forward to the next book
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- Poppey
- 12-14-14
Amazing
What an amazing book. It kept me on the edge of my seat throughout that I even listened to it through the night as I couldn't bear to put it down. Not something I would normally choose, but very well worth it. Brilliant.
7 of 9 people found this review helpful